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Time Team

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Time Team's Dr Helen Geake and Martyn Williams explore the world of archaeology. Featuring exclusive access to digs and interviews with experts to unearth the stories of the past. We bring you a podcast here every Tuesday, with one available to watch per month on our YouTube channel. Join our community of archaeology and history enthusiasts over on Patreon. Head to patreon.com/timeteamofficial t... more

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Latest Episodes

Helen Geake and Martyn Williams explore Tintagel Castle with Professor Ken Dark, Director of the Tintagel Hinterland Project and author of Tyrants and Traders: Tintagel, Arthur and The Lost Kings.

You'll learn more about this remarkable location, its... more

Helen Geake and Martyn Williams meet the team behind a new DNA discovery that changes our understanding of Bronze Age society. David Dawson from Wiltshire Museum and Tom Booth of the Crick Institute explain how it turns out the famous "stout man" is ... more

Time Team archaeologist Dr Helen Geake answers questions sent in by Time Team members. You'll find out how recent heatwaves are exposing lost archaeology in the ground below, how children can ask the most illuminating archaeological questions and whe... more

Martyn Williams is at Time Team's dig on Orkney where the mysterious geophysics 'blobs' are being investigated. You'll hear from Sir Tony Robinson who's visiting the site and has fallen in love with the landscape and its remarkable neolithic history.... more

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Recent Guests

David Dawson
Director of Wiltshire Museum
Wiltshire Museum
Episode: Bronze Age DNA discovery
Tom Booth
Lead DNA researcher
Crick Institute
Episode: Bronze Age DNA discovery
Martyn Dorey
Mathematician investigating Dehus Dolmen
Finance (former) / Guernsey research
Episode: Bronze Age DNA discovery
Stout Man / Stout Woman
Ancient skeleton discussed in research
Wiltshire Museum / Crick Institute
Episode: Bronze Age DNA discovery
Sigurd Towrie
Excavator and Neolithic Orkney specialist
Nest of Brodgar
Episode: Digging a neolithic mystery on Orkney
Anne Mitchell
Site director for The Excavation at The Ness of Brodgar
The Ness of Brodgar excavation
Episode: Is the Brodgar Butterfly really a butterfly?
Sean Romo
Jamestown Rediscovery's Director of Archaeology
Jamestown Rediscovery
Episode: Orkney neolithic site starts to reveal its secrets
Nick Card
Director of the Ness of Brodgar
Ness of Brodgar
Episode: Your Ness of Brodgar questions answered
Tertia Barnett
Rock art expert from University of Edinburgh
University of Edinburgh
Episode: Hidden Tudor tunnels at Henry VIII's palace?

Hosts

Helen Geake
Host of Time Team podcast (at home); Archaeology specialist and long-time Time Team presenter.
Martyn Williams
Co-host recording from Orkney; Time Team podcast host with field reporting experience.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 377 ratings
  • Another time team win

    Absolutely brilliant! As always Helen Geake is superb, I’m really glad she was picked to head up the podcast. I’m not so sure about Martin, maybe he will grow on me but his contributions are sometimes distracting. Thank you Time Team for continuing to produce superb content.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tobias De Rougemont
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Brilliant

    I’ve always loved Time Team and also look forward to new videos and podcasts

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Steveieoldguy
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • Might have been 5 stars

    Dr Helen Geake is so knowledgable, sensitive, and an excellent communictor. Could Martyn be asked to stop butting in, and to stop trying to amuse? I found his 'joke' about his bird watching friend to be irritating and inappropriate.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    birdsnbugs
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Patreon previews

    I loved the tv show and enjoyed the podcast up to a point, but the last episode just seemed to be a series of previews for their Patreon offerings and lacked any depth

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    johnnylondoner
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Podcast improved

    This podcast scratches your archaeological itch. Helen and Martyn make a great team! Interspersed with a variety of guests, this podcast is interesting and fun to listen each week. Upcoming Dani’s news section will add additional content. While it is still evolving, they make an effort to include archaeology from all over the world (not just the UK).

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    reddaydawn
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

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Great balance of on-site updates and interviews with researchers.
Clean, informative archaeology with engaging hosts and a steady stream of expert guests.
Patreon-supported behind-the-scenes content adds depth for dedicated fans.
Broad, accessible coverage that appeals to both fans and professionals.
Sound quality can be inconsistent when guests appear remotely.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#155
United Kingdom/History
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#192
Canada/History
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#163
Australia/History
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#193
Switzerland/History
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#203
Finland/History
Apple Podcasts
#232
South Africa/History

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Is the Brodgar Butterfly really a butterfly?
Q: How much has the landmass and shoreline changed since Neolithic times?
Anne explains that sea level changes were modest overall, with certain areas experiencing salinity changes in lochs and a generally marshy landscape in the early Neolithic, shaping how people used the land but not drastically redefining the coastline.
Orkney neolithic site starts to reveal its secrets
Q: Sean, how is Jamestown at the moment and what new work has come to light since you last spoke with Time Team?
Sean explains ongoing focus on James Fort sediments, fort extensions beyond the triangular Palisade, and recent flood-related challenges, with ground-penetrating radar aiding exploration of low-lying spaces.
Your Ness of Brodgar questions answered
Q: What considerations were made for backfilling to maximize preservation?
The site was backfilled to protect archaeology after years of digging; membranes were avoided to keep records and allow future archaeologists to differentiate backfill from in situ remains, aided by comprehensive archival records.
Your Ness of Brodgar questions answered
Q: Have any underwater surveys been done at The Ness of Brodgar?
There have been bathymetric and geophysical surveys indicating possible submerged features; future use of lidar and drone technology may help map submerged or peripheral structures.
Your Ness of Brodgar questions answered
Q: Georgina asked about Maeshow and its relationship to the Ness; what is Maeshowe and how does it relate?
Maeshowe is a Neolithic chamber tomb with a long passage and central chamber; it is a monumental feature nearby but distinct in function and dating, illustrating how the Ness sits within a broader Neolithic landscape.

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A highly accessible archaeology-focused show that blends site visits, expert interviews, and audience-driven questions. Regular discussions cover Neolithic and historic sites, field methods, and how discoveries are communicated to the public, with a steady emphasis on geophysics, dating, and landscape interpretation. Notable strengths include on-site reporting, guest experts across archaeology disciplines, and active community engagement via Patreon and social media, which helps bring behind-the-scenes digging stories to a broad audience. The format tends to mix technical explanations with relatable storytelling, making it appealing to both curious lay listeners and professionals seeking current site updates and methodological insights.

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